Woman Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 94-Year-Old Mother

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A Chillum woman is charged with murder for allegedly stabbing her 94-year-old mother to death during an argument, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.

The suspect is 60-year-old Michelle Miriam Davis, who is charged in the death of her mother, 94-year-old Margaret Ellen Wells. The women lived together in a home in the 6400 block of Knollbrook Drive in Chillum, police say.

Officer were called to the house about 11:30 a.m. Saturday by emergency medical personnel. When the officers arrived, they found Wells inside the home suffering from apparent stab wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The suspect was home when officers arrived.

Davis is facing charges of first- and second-degree murder.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.pgpolice.org/.

»Michelle Miriam Davis is charged with killing her mother, courtesy of PGCPD

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